WRITING MUSICALS
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Classic Hollywood Cinema: Three Comedies Remade into MusicalsWhen Hollywood remakes movies, the results are often less than successful. But back in the 40s and 50s many great comedies appeared that later were turned into Musicals. Apparently, changing the genre helps when trying to reuse a script.- Script Writing Advice: How Long is a Script Really? a Focus on Comics and Small TheaterAdvice for those planning to enter Script Frenzy, the annual script writing contest.
7 Funny, yet Weird Musicals Made in 2009Musicals are known to be wild, exotic, and a bit weird but you'd be hard pressed to find any musicals weirder than these following 7 musicals from 2009.
Themes of Superheroes in Stage Musicals and Why it Might Benefit BroadwayA lot of people couldn't believe it when finding out a Spiderman musical was going to open on Broadway this year. In actuality, the story structures of our greatest superheroes mirror that of plots to dozens of classic Broadway musicals...- The Best Musicals of All TimeWant to watch something different? Try musicals, and save time right here, by finding the best ones to watch.
- How to Get a Job Writing Musical TheaterThere is quite a bit of money to be made in this market. It may be hard , but the jobs are there. The best thing about writing for musical theater is that there is no set time limit on how long your songs should be.
- "Modern Family" Writing in Episode (1/12/2011): As Good as "Who's on First" Confusion ComedyFocus of "Modern Family" this night: 1st, it's on Alex's obsessive-compulsive studying. Second, it focuses on the concept that Mitchell might have a biological child with his high school girlfriend. Then, Jay & Gloria cope with boring houseguests.
5 Best Rodgers & Hammerstein MusicalsThe average person knows at least one of Rodger's & Hammerstein's shows, but it's always good to find out more.- The Best & Worst Musicals for FilmDon't read this if the only musical you've ever loved was Grease.
Video Production: Creative Writing for VideoThere are several things to think about when creating a video. The first is your story line, which you can create using different methods.- Writing Film Criticism: Finding Art Even in a Glossy Hollywood PotboilerNot all film art comes from foreign films with no plot and little dialogue. Sometimes if you look hard enough a film critic can discover deep pools of artistry in the unlikeliest of genres.
- How to Beat Writer's Block: Simple Ideas to Get You WritingIf you ever feel stuck with what to write, here are some suggestions to help you out of your 'block'.
- Rupert Holmes Broadway Bound :"A Time to Kill" Makes a Solid DebutRupert Holmes has done a superior job with a popular novel Broadway.bound, but stopping in Washington first for a try out.
- Spiderman the Musical: Is it Any Good? New Improved Musical Starts Previews May 12Spiderman the Musical is back...and my spies tell me it has definately changed...
- Spectacle: A Musical Theatre StoryIs Broadway on the decline and what is the importance of spectacle in theatre in modern times.
Book Ideas: Judy GarlandJudy Garland was best known for her 1939 breakthrough role as Dorothy in MGM's musical triumph, The Wizard of Oz. However, Miss Garland went on to make countless films, musicals, albums, and even her very own television show.
10 of the Best Easter Movies of All TimeTen Easter movies in the true spirit of its celebration. Here is a combination of musicals and dramas that touch upon the seasonal significance or its religious meaning. Whatever the choice these films are bound to be entertaining for the whole family.- Agathe Von Trapp of 'Sound of Music' Fame Passed Away Dec. 28 of Congestive Heart FailureTwo musicals based on real-life events chronicle two dramatically different protagonists, one a singing nun in "The Sound of Music" and the other a con artist in "Catch Me If You Can."
Movie Review: The Boys: The Sherman Brother's StoryAn in depth look at two most successful music writers in musicals and especially Disney animated films with more songs than any other single or team of music writers.
2010 Tony Award Nominees AnnouncedThe word is out: here are this year's Tony Award nominees for Broadway's best. The 64th annual Tony Awards will be aired live on Sunday, June 13th. Tony Award nominations represent 26 categories, including writing, performance and technical expertise.- Deadpandemic"Deadpandemic" is a monologue play focusing on the ADD-afflicted brain of a creative writing student anxiously observing his classmates performing his written work.
Women's History Month: Edna FerberYou may be more familiar with Edna Ferber's novels that were made into famous films such as "Giant", "Showboat" and many others. She was not only an author, but a novelist and playwright. A truly talented women to honor for Women's History Month.
How to Write a Review of a Musical or PlayDo you love live theater? Why not write reviews of programs you attend? Adept dramatic reviewers are needed by many arts publications as well as newspapers and websites. Here's a practical guide to writing a review of a live musical or play.
AC Writers UnpluggedThis is the sixth article in a series that delves into the lives of the people behind the writing at AC. Many AC Contributors have unique jobs, hobbies, family backgrounds, quirks and passions. I uncover some of those interesting pieces of their lives.- Thing a Little ThongImagine writing nearly a thousand words on the subject of thong panties, covering more of the subject than the subject covers--
- Musicians/Bands that Should Inspire a MusicalSomeone should follow in the footsteps of movies like Mamma Mia and Across the Universe and make musicals based on these musical acts.
A Chat with the Writer of "Time After Time: The Musical"Playwright Stephen Cole talks about taking the popular novel and hit film "Time After Time", and turning it into a stage musical. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, the film stars Macolm McDowell, Oscar winner Mary Steenburgen & David Warner.- Funny Man - Writer Fred FoxWriter Fred Fox began his career when comedy was king in America, writing for the long-running hit show Happy Days.
- Let's Make Hollywood Declare 2007 The Year Without a Musical MontageAn open letter to Hollywood asking that they go just one stinking year without substituting a music video for actually writing dialogue that advances the plot and enhances characterization.
- How to Write a Research Paper on a MusicalWhen I was in college I was a musical theater major. I had to write tons of papers on musicals and have developed a research plan that can be helpful to anyone in the same situation.
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